Packer Mechanic

About the role

The Packer Mechanic provides mechanical maintenance and repair support for cigarette making machines in a manufacturing environment. The role ensures optimal machine performance, minimizes downtime, and contributes to production efficiency while adhering to health, safety, and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on cigarette making equipment.
• Operate machines according to technical manuals and safety procedures.
• Monitor machine downtime and waste, implementing corrective actions to improve MTBF.
• Manage spare parts usage and ensure availability for scheduled maintenance.
• Log production performance, quality, and traceability data into QIMS, SDE, and shift handover records.
• Identify hazards, follow EHS protocols, and report incidents or unsafe conditions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or industrial machine repair.
• Understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work in shifts and cover duties during vacations, breaks, and training periods.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Machine repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Machine operation
• Spare parts management
• QIMS data logging
• SDE data logging